Reclaimed By The Alpha King
Chapter 190

Chapter 190: Chapter 190

The ambulance finally arrived, its flashing lights casting eerie shadows against the house.

Kimberly stood quietly, watching as the paramedics carried Alpha Darwin’s lifeless body away.

Her heart felt like it weighed a thousand pounds.

The silence around her was deafening, broken only by the distant sounds of the night and the soft shuffling of feet.

Kimberly’s eyes stung with unshed tears, but she held them back. There would be time for grieving later.

For now, she needed answers. She turned slowly toward the oldest maid in the house, her voice barely above a whisper.

"Has Mona been informed?"

The maid hesitated, wringing her hands before speaking. "Yes, ma’am. I called her right after I reached you. She only said ’okay’ and hung up."

Kimberly frowned, exchanging a glance with Theo. His jaw was tight, eyes narrowed.

Mona’s reaction or lack of one felt wrong. Cold. Calculated.

Kimberly shifted uncomfortably, hugging her arms around herself. Something about this wasn’t sitting right.

Suddenly, loud voices erupted outside, shattering the uneasy silence.

Footsteps pounded against the gravel, and the sound of raised tempers echoed through the night.

Theo and Kimberly rushed outside, their eyes scanning the scene.

What they saw made their blood run cold.

Mona stood in the middle of the courtyard, her body trembling with rage, eyes blazing like twin fires.

Her chest heaved as she blocked the ambulance, arms spread wide.

"You can’t take him away!" she screamed at the paramedics. "You hear me? Don’t touch him!"

Kimberly hesitated before stepping forward, trying to keep her voice calm. "Mona, stop this. Let them do their job."

Mona whirled around, her face twisted with grief and fury.

"You did this!" she shrieked, pointing an accusatory finger.

"You killed him, didn’t you? Was this your plan all along? To take everything from me?"

Kimberly clenched her fists, struggling to keep her composure.

"Mona, I understand you’re upset. But this isn’t helping. Please, let them take him. We’ll honor him properly."

"No!" Mona screamed, her voice cracking. "He was all I had left! And now he’s gone because of you!"

Theo stepped forward, his tone low and steady.

"Mona, please. This isn’t the time for blame. Alpha Darwin needs to be taken to the morgue. We’ll figure everything out later."

For a long moment, Mona just stood there, chest heaving, her wild eyes darting between Theo and Kimberly. Then she let out a bitter laugh.

"You two think you’re so perfect, don’t you?" she sneered. "Well, enjoy it while it lasts."

Without another word, she spun around and stormed off into the night, her footsteps echoing in the darkness.

Kimberly watched her disappear, unease curling in her stomach.

"She’s up to something," Theo said quietly.

Kimberly nodded, her voice barely audible. "I know. And that scares me."

The next day dawned gray and cold, as if the sky itself mourned Darwin’s passing.

The great hall was filled with alphas and their lunas, each seated in solemn silence.

The air was heavy with grief and uncertainty. Kimberly and Theo sat near the front, eyes scanning the room for any sign of Mona.

The supreme chief priest slowly rose to his feet, his voice carrying through the hall.

"We are gathered here today to honor Alpha Darwin, one of the greatest leaders our kind has ever known.

But we must also look to the future. The leadership of his pack must be decided."

A murmur spread through the room, hushed voices discussing who might step up to take Darwin’s place. Then, Alpha Hendrick stood.

"Word is that Alpha Derrick has gone into exile," Hendrick said. "His pack needs a new leader and also for the diseased alpha Darwin’s pack."

Suddenly, the massive doors to the great hall burst open with a loud crash.

All heads turned as Mona strode inside, her heels clicking against the marble floor.

Flanking her were Alvin and several guards, their expressions cold and unreadable. The room fell silent.

"There will be no need to choose," Mona declared, her voice ringing with authority. "I am the new alpha."

Gasps rippled through the crowd. Kimberly’s mouth fell open slightly, and she shot Theo a look of disbelief.

"You can’t just claim the title," Alpha Hendrick objected, rising to his feet. "There are traditions to be followed!"

"And mostly, where is your husband alpha Derrick?" Alpha Hendrick questioned further.

Mona sneered. "Traditions? Spare me. Alpha Derrick is my husband and he entrusted the seal of the alpha’s seat into my hands.

That makes me the rightful leader."

"You were never marked!" someone shouted from the back.

Mona’s eyes darkened. "I don’t need a mark to claim what is mine. If anyone wants to challenge me, step forward now." Her voice was cold, daring.

Silence fell over the room. No one moved. Even the bravest of the alphas hesitated, sensing the darkness that clung to her like a second skin.

Finally, the supreme chief priest raised a hand. "Very well. Mona will be recognized as interim alpha until proper challenges can be made and that is because she has the seal with her."

Mona smiled, victorious. As she turned to leave, her gaze found Kimberly’s across the room. The unspoken threat in her eyes made Kimberly’s stomach twist.

The meeting for Darwin’s burial was inconclusive, because of Mona’s unexpected declaration, which left everyone in shock.

As the alphas began filing out of the hall, Kimberly grabbed Theo’s arm.

"She’s planned this from the start," she whispered. "This wasn’t about Darwin or Derrick. This was about power."

Theo nodded grimly. "She’s more dangerous than we ever imagined."

That night, Kimberly sat by the fire, the flames casting flickering shadows across the room.

Theo sat beside her, his arm resting gently around her shoulders. The weight of the day pressed heavily on both of them.

"Do you believe she’s really the alpha now?" Kimberly asked softly, staring into the flames.

Theo sighed. "She has power, that much is clear. But she didn’t win it fairly.

Something darker is at play." He paused, searching Kimberly’s face. "Are you okay?"

Kimberly hesitated, her heart heavy. "I feel like we’re being watched.

Like every move we make is part of someone else’s plan." She looked up at him.

"What if we’re not strong enough?"

Theo cupped her face gently, brushing a thumb across her cheek. "We are strong enough. You are strong enough."

Kimberly leaned into his touch, closing her eyes. "I just wish we had more time to figure things out."

Theo pressed a soft kiss to her forehead. "We’ll face whatever comes. Together."

Kimberly nodded, resting her head against his shoulder. "Together."

But deep down, she couldn’t ignore the feeling that the real battle was only just beginning and a lot of battles awaits.

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